Why children grind their teeth while sleeping? Is it a sign of something more serious?

Answer 1

It is my opinion that baby teeth are designed to be worn away as the jaws grow and develop. This allows for different growth rates and it allows for the accommodation of the permanent teeth with their much more pronounced cusp forms when they start to come in.

I can not state emphatically enough that you should never, ever consider getting (or making) an appliance to stop tooth grinding in a child. This would stop proper growth and development of the jaw where the appliance is worn.

You may wish to ask your dentist to check for underlying problems, but 99% of the time - if not more - this is just part of being a child.

Answer 2

Hey, not only children do it but also adult.
About what is the sign of something bad is happenings ... I never hear this type of story.
My experience I had was quite interesting. It happened when I was about 8 years old. I have been grinding my teeth at night for the past one or two months. This caused so much irritation and annoying to everyone especially my grandfather. So one night my grandfather told me he was preparing to give me a smack on my mouth with a slipper. He showed me the size of a huge slipper, I was so scared of being slapped and almost could not sleep the whole night. The next morning my grandfather told me I was sleeping like a child. From that day onward I did not hear any one complaint.
Well, sorry my story hasn't answered your question but it just comes to my mind. So just wanna share my experience.

Answer 3

Bruxism is the medical term for grinding, gnashing or clenching your teeth. This condition affects both kids and adults.

Some people with bruxism unconsciously clench their teeth together during the day, often when they feel anxious or tense. Most kids who have bruxism — and some adults with the condition — grind or gnash their teeth during sleep, usually in the early part of the night. This is called sleep bruxism.

In most cases, bruxism is mild and may not even require treatment. However, it can be frequent and violent and can lead to jaw disorders, headaches, damaged teeth and other problems. Unfortunately, people with sleep bruxism usually aren't aware of the habit, so they aren't diagnosed with the condition until complications occur. That's why it's important to know the signs and symptoms of bruxism and to seek regular dental care.

Answer 4

I grind my teeth really badly and have for all my life, I sometimes wake up with really bad headaches from it, it gets worse when I am stressed out. The dentists all have told me it is because my teeth are not aligned properly.

Answer 5

Many children grind their teeth while sleeping. It does not do any harm (apart from annoying you!), and does not require treatment.
It is thought to be part of the developing neuromuscular control of their mastication.
It is not related to adult grinding.

Answer 6

I Don't Think That Happen Only To Children
It Happen To Grown Ups Too
Believe Me It's Normal
Take Care

Answer 7

u have to take a regular checkup bcoz normally the grinding of teeth means germs in stomach

Answer 8

I ground my teeth form babyhood to my late 50s.

Generalized anxiety is the root cause.

IOW something's being suppressed, one part of person's heart / soul amiss.

MAKE NO MISTAKE.

Answer 9

Hahaha i think its normal for them to do that...even us adults do that actually but we didnt noticed it... Hahaha maybe they are dreaming abt them becoming a hero and fightin the bad guy... hahaha... Its normal nothing to worry abt it...

Answer 10

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